I picked up the Queen of Swords by Sara Donati (book 5 in the Wilderness series) and tore through it quite quickly. I think it was probably my least favorite of the series. This portion took place in New Orleans which, while rife with character, I didn't enjoy as much as the stories in the American wilderness. It was good, don't get me wrong, and it was a fairly easy read, much like the other books that just pull you through the story. I was happy to complete it and move on to the next installment in the series. A quick break was required though, as (coincidentally) on the day I finished Queen of Swords, a coworker lent me a book that she had won at a work event.
Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. someone or other is about reluctance to change and the effects it has on one's life as well as the process of learning to change and what that process can do to oneself. It literally took me a couple of hours to read. Nothing earth-shattering about it. The long and short of it is that some people easily adapt to change and they are often the happiest. Others adapt only when they realize they will suffer if they don't and then can learn to be happy like those who change quickly. Finally there are those who don't change and in their refusal are scared and often become left behind. Very easy book. I don't know if I'd recommend it or not...
Having found my Cheese I was able to pick up the final book in the Wilderness series The Endless Forest. This was probably the easiest of the series and had the feel that it was wrapping things up. I was happy with the storyline and the way all of the different characters' (spanning two generations) stories tied up nicely. I've finally moved on to The House At Riverton, the first novel by Kate Morton. About halfway through and loving it so far!
